The WordPress community is moving away from Meetup.com. GatherPress, an open source event plugin built by the community, will serve as the foundation going forward. The plan is still taking shape, and the team would love your thoughts if you organize events or want to help. https://make.wordpress.org/project/?p=1264
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WordPress Coding Standards 3.4.0 is now available. 🧑💻
This release adds command-line documentation for more sniffs, resolves several false positives and negatives, and updates checks for WordPress features through 7.0.
Explore the release: https://github.com/WordPress/WordPress-Coding-Standards/releases/tag/3.4.0
WordPress 7.1 Beta 3 is out. This build addresses more than 71 issues since Beta 1. A notable improvement: the "Apply globally" option in the block inspector now opens a review step, letting you choose which local style changes to apply globally and which to keep as overrides. Media upload fixes are also included. The final release is scheduled for August 19, 2026. Test it and report what you find. https://wp.me/pZhYe-5vz
If you're attending WordCamp US 2026 in Phoenix, the Core AI Prompt Bar is worth a visit. The WordPress Core AI Team will be there August 18 and 19 to talk through questions about AI in WordPress, hear feedback, and connect with people building with these tools. You can find details at https://wp.me/pgSBpQ-1Nv
TVLine covers television across broadcast, cable, and streaming, posting casting news, recaps, reviews, and daily watch picks. WordPress powers the site, letting editors sort stories by network or category and keep long-running pages like the renewal Scorecard updated throughout the season. Static Media runs TVLine alongside sister sites Looper and SVG on a shared WordPress setup. https://wp.me/smwwI-tvline
The WordCamp US 2026 sponsor lineup is here. Companies including Pressable, Salesforce, WordPress.com, Bluehost, Jetpack, Woo, Google, and Yoast are helping bring the WordPress community together in Phoenix, August 16–19. Thanks to their support, ticket prices can remain low for the value they offer. See the full list at https://wp.me/pgSBpQ-1BZ
WordCamp US 2026 has announced its fifth wave of speakers. The sessions in this group cover agentic commerce, block-ready theme development with AI, smarter workflow automation, and product strategy. You can see the full speaker lineup and plan your schedule at https://wp.me/pgSBpQ-1BL
Weekend viewing for anyone who has ever filed a bug report or written documentation at midnight: Code for the People, a documentary short about the open source movement, streams free on YouTube. The film takes the work of maintainers seriously and makes a clear case for why that work matters to everyone who uses the web. Boosts help more projects find it. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8lQijrTaaGg
Aditya Kane wrote the 300th HeroPress essay, and he used it to write about Topher DeRosia, the person who built the platform. It's a quiet portrait of someone who has shown up for hundreds of people across the WordPress community. https://heropress.com/?p=8629
WordCamp Europe 2026 takes place June 4–6 in Kraków, Poland. For those attending, the organizers have published a practical travel guide covering transport, accommodation options across different budgets, local food, currency, and what to see in the city. https://wp.me/pgyJ7n-1ck
Chidiebere Chukwudi from Nigeria shares how WordPress landed him his first major client, led him to teach others during national service, and shaped his career as a developer. A new HeroPress essay. https://heropress.com/?p=8462
The WordCamp Europe 2026 schedule is now live. You can browse 60+ sessions and workshops across multiple tracks covering WordPress, accessibility, AI, and more. The event runs June 4–6 in Kraków, Poland. If you haven't grabbed your ticket yet, now is a good time. https://wp.me/pgyJ7n-1OR
@WordPress@mastodon.world/build is a new build tool for WordPress plugins that replaces webpack and Babel with esbuild, auto-generates PHP script registration, and requires zero config. It already powers all 100+ Gutenberg packages. The API is still being shaped, and your feedback is welcome. https://developer.wordpress.org/news/?p=5992
Sudha Murty, author, educator, and co-founder of the Infosys Foundation, runs her official site on WordPress. It brings together her literary work, public talks, interviews, and philanthropic initiatives in one place. You can see it in the WordPress Showcase. https://wp.me/pmwwI-3ql
Built on WordPress, data.blog explores analytics, experimentation, and the role data plays in shaping products at scale. With writing from data scientists and engineers, the site makes complex ideas more accessible to a wide range of readers. https://wp.me/pmwwI-3pX
Happy Saturday, WordPress! 💙 Get ready for a final day filled with insightful sessions and networking opportunities at WordCamp Asia. For those at home, check https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1pJFUVKQ7ER52veMr5wJiv7xiLRMpx1l&si=Rq5VBMw-F8F0JLfn for the latest live streams.
Meaningful moment at #WCAsia in Mumbai. 💙
Mary Hubbard signed on behalf of the WordPress Foundation in a collaboration agreement with DY Patil Agriculture & Technical University, Talsande, Kolhapur, with Dean Jaydeep Patil and faculty members present. The agreement reflects the growing momentum behind WP Credits and its work to connect education, open source, and contribution across India.
🌞 Rise and shine from Mumbai, India! We have a packed day ahead at WordCamp Asia, full of presentations that are sure to educate and engage the community. Check out the schedule to begin choosing which presentations interest you. https://asia.wordcamp.org/2026/schedule/
Contributor Day at WordCamp Asia 2026 brought people together from across the community to collaborate, connect, and contribute. From shared ideas to new friendships, it was a meaningful start to the week in Mumbai.
WordCamp Asia 2026 is streaming live. Watch a special Contributor Day panel and two full conference days across 3 tracks. Matt Mullenweg closes the event with a keynote and a Q&A session on the final day. All links: https://wp.me/pZhYe-5iw
Heading to WordCamp Europe 2026 in Kraków? The organizing team has put together a 48-hour city guide to help you plan your time in the city. It covers the Old Town, Wawel Castle, the Kazimierz district, where to eat, and practical tips on budget and transport. https://wp.me/pgyJ7n-1kz
Sometimes the right conversation can open a new door.
Career Corner at WordCamp Asia 2026 is your space to connect with hiring teams, discover what companies are looking for, and explore new opportunities across the WordPress ecosystem. Join us on April 10 and 11, from 11:00am to 2:00pm.
👉 https://asia.wordcamp.org/2026/career-corner/
🌍 Contributor Day at WordCamp Asia 2026 is well underway, and we’re about to go live with a special panel from past release squad members on what it takes to bring a WordPress release to life.
Join the conversation live: https://youtube.com/live/tWTr9j4uWbE
Are you ready to roll up your sleeves and join us for the WordCamp Asia Contributor Day?
WordCamp US 2026 has announced its eighth wave of speakers. You can look forward to sessions on WordPress credentials, AI-powered teams, smarter sales workflows, plugin audits, and WordPress basics. Take a look at the full lineup and plan your time in Phoenix this August. https://wp.me/pgSBpQ-1NV
Each #WordCamp relies on the support and generosity of its sponsors. If you haven't already, get to know the #WCAsia sponsors by visiting their booths, exploring their offerings, and learning how they contribute to the #WordPress ecosystem. https://asia.wordcamp.org/2026/sponsors/
🚀 We’re live in just 5 minutes! Join now and check out this #WCAsia 2026 Fireside chat with Mary Hubbard, who will discuss how WordPress continues to evolve, including emerging technologies, education initiatives, and contribution pathways. https://www.youtube.com/live/jDsozp7y8bk?si=JuUKj5x86bNAGW5f
WordCamp US 2026 has announced another group of speakers. This wave covers AI in WordPress development, machine translation, human-AI editorial workflows, client support challenges, and trust in hosting partnerships. You can browse the full schedule and speaker list as you plan your trip: https://wp.me/pgSBpQ-1zH
WordCamp US 2026 is offering a bookable Creator Studio in Phoenix, sponsored by WordPress.com. If you are a registered attendee and want to record a podcast interview, video content, or anything in between, you can reserve a 60-minute session August 16–19. Professional equipment is provided, and slots are limited. https://wp.me/pgSBpQ-1BT
A new marketplace is coming to WordCamp US 2026. 🛍️
The “Made on WordPress” Marketplace will bring merchants, makers, and small businesses into the sponsor hall to showcase the products, services, and livelihoods they have built with WordPress.
Know a business that belongs there? Submit a nomination: https://us.wordcamp.org/2026/introducing-the-made-on-wordpress-marketplace-at-wcus/
WordCamp Asia 2026 Contributor Day is adding hands-on workshops for attendees who are new to WordPress or not yet ready to jump into contribution. Sessions cover Core development setup, WordPress basics, Full Site Editing, and SEO. https://wp.me/pgnY82-2S8
WordCamp US 2026 now has official badges ready to download. Whether you are attending, speaking, sponsoring, volunteering, or organizing, there is one for your role. You can add your photo and download it in seconds. The event is August 16–19 in Phoenix. https://wp.me/pgSBpQ-1FI
The WordCamp US 2026 Wapuu characters are here, and designer Deb Ciriaco shares how she brought them to life. She drew on Route 66 history and Arizona's details to create characters that feel right at home in Phoenix. Read the interview to learn about the Easter eggs she hid in the designs. https://wp.me/pgSBpQ-1Ka
Boston-area WordPress friends: this month’s Boston WordPress meetup brings together Ethan Marcotte and Mary Hubbard for a thoughtful evening on design, community, and the future of WordPress.
If you’re nearby, now’s a great time to RSVP for April 27: https://bostonwp.org/2026/04/april-2026-meetup-ethan-marcotte-mary-hubbard/
WordCamp US 2026 has announced its sixth wave of speakers. You can expect sessions on audience engagement, editorial workflows, the Abilities API, platform ownership, agency positioning, and WP-CLI automation. View the full speaker list and start planning your time in Phoenix at https://wp.me/pgSBpQ-1Lw
WordCamp US 2026 has announced its seventh wave of speakers. This group covers site migrations, AI-assisted development, enterprise WordPress systems, and getting started with WordPress. You can browse the full lineup and start planning your time at the event. https://wp.me/pgSBpQ-1LD
WordCamp US 2026 has announced its third wave of speakers. This group covers practical AI adoption, WordPress security, creator businesses, and client strategy. You can browse the full speaker list and start planning your schedule now: https://wp.me/pgSBpQ-1yN
Thank you to everyone who joined us for this year's WordCamp Asia Contributor Day. Get some well-deserved rest.
Ray Mitchell wanted to be a commercial artist in eighth grade. Decades later, WordPress gave him exactly that career. His HeroPress essay traces the path from hand-coded HTML to running a digital marketing agency. https://heropress.com/?p=8545
The WordCamp Europe 2026 podcast series goes behind the scenes of the speaker selection process. Episode 5 covers how a small volunteer team reviewed over 400 applications, what they look for, and how new speakers can build toward the main stage. https://wp.me/pgyJ7n-1Eu
WordCamp US 2026 is just 29 days away. One of the most popular spots at camp is the Happiness Bar, a free drop-in space where you can sit with a WordPress expert and get real help on whatever you're working through. No appointment needed, just bring your laptop and your questions. You can learn more and grab your ticket at the link: https://wp.me/pgSBpQ-1sj
🌟 Can't attend WordCamp Asia this year? No worries! You can still join the conversation online and watch many exciting presentations about WordPress. Catch the live streams here: https://wordpress.org/news/2026/04/watch-wc-asia-2026-live/
